The second approach of the government for poverty reduction was initiated from which Five-year plan?

Third Five-Year Plan

The correct answer is option 2: Third Five-Year Plan

Over the years, the government has been following three approaches to reduce poverty in India: growth oriented development, specific poverty alleviation programmes and meeting the minimum needs of the poor.

The second approach of the government for poverty reduction was initiated from the Third Five Year Plan (1961-66) and progressively enlarged since then. One of the noted programs initiated in the 1970s was Food for Work.